Undergraduate
Movement Science Major
Prepares the students to pursue several career alternatives and/or graduate study.In addition to the twenty-nine (29) semester hours of the major core, Movement Science majors are required to complete a concentration in either Sports Medicine, Health/Fitness, Physical Education Teaching Licensure, or Wilderness Leadership.All concentrations require that the student satisfactorily complete at least 21 credits of specified courses and an internship.In lieu of an internship, students may select two upper level courses offered by the department. Only those students electing to do an internship/practicum/clinical experience will be recognized for the concentration on their transcript.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.S. DEGREE IN MOVEMENT SCIENCE
All students majoring in Movement Science must complete the following courses that serve as the theoretical foundation for concentration specific work:
- Introduction to Exercise Science
- Foundations of Movement Science I & II
- Anatomy and Physiology I & II
- Motor Development and Behavior
- Introduction to Motor Learning
- Kinesiology
- Physiology of Exercise
Students must also choose a specialization in one of our concentrations, and are asked to declare early in the program in order to be assigned an appropriate advisor.
To successfully progress in the department, a student must meet minimum academic as well as professional preparation standards. Student progress is tracked very closely by the student’s advisor as well as the department faculty. Each student will develop a professional portfolio that will be submitted twice during their academic program; once during sophomore year to enter into upper level courses, and once during senior year to enter the capstone experience.
As part of the portfolio process all students must successfully complete a series of self directed professional experiences modeled after the continuing education system that many professions use.
Course requirements for each concentration are as follows (see below).
Athletic Training Major
Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers, health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. The athletic trainer’s professional preparation is based on the development of specified educational competencies and clinical proficiencies through a combination of formal classroom and clinical instruction and clinical experience. Athletic trainers’ work settings can include high schools, colleges, universities, professional sports teams, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, physicians’ offices, corporate and industrial settings, military and law enforcement, and the performing arts (NATA, 2008).
Our athletic training concentration is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and prepares students for the National Athletic Trainer’s Board of Certification Exam.
- Introduction to Athletic Training
- First Aid and Emergency Care*
- Athletic Training Skills
- Concepts of Nutrition
- Evaluation of Upper Extremity Injuries
- Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries
- Athletic Training Clinical Experience
- General Medical Aspects of Physical Activities
- Supervising Sports/Fitness Programs
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Fitness and Rehabilitation for Special Populations
- Athletic Training Research and Clinical Decision-Making
*Note: The Emergency Medical Technician course may be taken in place of First Aid and Emergency Care
Health Fitness Concentration
The Health Fitness concentration is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs’ (CAAHEP) Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Science (CoAES). Upon Successful completion of the program the student will have met the academic and internship requirements necessary to sit for an examination for a nationally recognized certification in exercise and sport science.
Our health fitness concentration is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The program is affiliated with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and prepares students for certification and/or graduate study.
- Introduction to Health Fitness
- Exercise Leadership
- Concepts of Nutrition
- Exercise injuries: Prevention & Treatment
- Principles of Health & Well Being
- First Aid and Emergency Care
- Relaxation Techniques
- Principles of Strength Training & Conditioning
- Health Aspects of Aging/Exercise Programs for Senior Adults
- Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription
- Supervising Sports/Fitness Programs
- Fitness and Rehabilitation for Special Populations
- Internship
Sports Medicine Concentration
The Sports Medicine option is a pre-professional preparation option which completes requirements for a movement science major, however, further study will be necessary in order to obtain credentialing in an allied health profession.
Our sports medicine concentration prepares students for graduate study in a variety of medical and allied health fields. The following courses are required within the department and include sciences as required by specific graduate programs.
- Evaluation of Injuries/Upper Extremities
- Evaluation of Injuries/Lower Extremities
- Exercise Injuries: Prevention & Treatment
- Therapeutic Modalities
- General Medical Aspects of Physical Activity
- Concepts of Nutrition
- Fitness and Rehabilitation for Special Populations
- 2 upper level elective courses
Wilderness Leadership Concentration
Wilderness Leadership administers an experiential curriculum of traditional and alternative teaching methods both in the classroom and in the field that meets the needs of the individual student’s technical and theoretical foundation of becoming a professional in the field of outdoor adventure leadership. This concentration prepares students for careers in outdoor education and to lead field trips and adventure trips within the leisure industry.
Our Wilderness Leadership concentration is closely aligned with the environmental science department on campus and is experiential based.
- Wilderness Experience
- Adventure Challenge Instructor
- Techniques of Wilderness Leadership
- First Aid and Emergency Care
- Intro of Environmental Analysis or General Ecology
- Outdoor Recreation or Outdoor Education
- Selected Activities (ropes course, scuba, camping, etc)
- Internship
*The department also offers minors in Wilderness Leadership and Commercial Recreation and Tourism.
CLINICAL/PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES
All concentrations offer students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical situations; some begin as early as sophomore year. Students may enroll in a teaching practicum or clinical experience working with an agency, clinic, school, and corporate wellness center or fitness club.